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QUESTION: kindly suggest following freeware
1.free online antivirus and spyware
2.antivirus and spyware for offline working
thanks


ANSWER: I usually recommend this link for AntiSpyware, AntiVirus and Firewall reviews.

http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com

There are about a dozen good review sites, but this one is the best in my opinion.

Hope this helps.

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QUESTION: no reviews for free antivirus progamme is available on
http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com.
some body suggested "avg free edition (free.grisoft.com)"
someone told it will scan virus but will not remove the viruses. I am a novice. please indicate your opinion whether (avg free edition (free.grisoft.com) will remove viruses or not
thanks
som

Answer
The link I gave you does have buy options, but those products also have free versions. I used BitDefender free for months until I decided I liked it enough to buy it.
Avg has a free version and so does Avast. Avg has a link to their site thru the link I provided for the reviews.

Hope this helps.

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